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I take this photo from loco pilot's position of inspect through front window in cab of YP-2211. Loco pilot can see forward from here..! Alpesh Rathod.
(Alpesh Rathod)

Date: 2009-05-11
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I take this photo from loco pilot's position of inspect through front window in cab of YP-2211. Loco pilot can see forward from

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The job of loco pilots during steam days, was probably very demanding and difficult. They had no protection of any kind that is currently available for diesel and electric loco pilots. The literally 'burning' surroundings meant that they worked under...

The job of loco pilots during steam days, was probably very demanding and difficult. They had no protection of any kind that is currently available for diesel and electric loco pilots. The literally 'burning' surroundings meant that they worked under very harsh conditions. Hats off to them!!

Posted by P Kumar, Bahrain (guest) on 2009 May 12 06:47:15 +0000

As far as i my memory helps me, i remember that the LP used to be intermittently hanging outside for better view near crossings/stations....

Posted by Milind (guest) on 2009 May 12 04:56:14 +0000

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